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KENT W ASHINGTGN September 4, 2007
The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7.00 p m by Mayor Cooke.
Councilmembers present. Albertson, Harmon, O'Brien, Raplee and Thomas. Councilmembers
Clark and Ranniger were excused from the meeting (CFN-198)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
From Council, Administration, Staff. (CFN-198) A presentation by Target Stores, Inc was
added as Public Communications Item 4J, an excused absence was added as Consent Calendar Item
6H, and the Kent Pool was added as Other Business Item 7B The Executive Session regarding
pending litigation was removed from the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke announced the passing of Police Officer Greg
Duffin on September I".
B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Council President Pro Tern Raplee invited the public to join
in the celebration of the 25`h anniversary of Herbert Bayer Earthworks Park at Mill Creek Canyon
on Saturday, September 81h.
C. Police Department Oath of Office. (CFN-122) Mayor Cooke administered the Oath of
Officers to new Police Officers Lovisa Dvorak and David Ghaderi.
D. REI Donation. (CFN-104) Parks Director Watling announced that the City has been selected
to receive a grant from REI to be used for repairs and improvements to Van Doren's Park. Scott
Givens of REI presented the Mayor with a check in the amount of$5,000 to assist with the project.
Watling pointed out that REI will also provide volunteer support to complete the project
E. Constitution Week. (CFN-155) Mayor Cooke read a proclamation declaring the week of
September 17-23, 2007, as Constitution Week, and presented the proclamation to Donna Bradshaw
of the Daughters of the American Revolution
F National Public Lands Week. (CFN-155) Parks Director Watling explained that National
Public Lands Week is to celebrate the stewardship of public lands He noted that Lake Fenwick
Park is in need of attention, explained the work to be done at the park, and welcomed volunteer
participation The Mayor then proclaimed the week of September 24-29, 2007, as National Public
Lands Week at Lake Fenwick Park.
G Dav of Concern for the Hungry. (CFN-155) Arthur Lee, Executive Director of the
Emergency Feeding Program, explained the program and noted that food will be collected at
grocery stores on Saturday. September 22, 2007. The Mayor presented Lee with a Day of Concern
for the Hungry proclamation.
H. 45-Year Service Award. (CFN-155) Mayor Cooke announced that as of September 1, 2007,
Geneva Obenchain has been employed by the City of Kent for 45 years She outlined Geneva's
many accomplishments and presented her with a 45-Year Service Award plaque.
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I. Employee of the Month (August and September). (CFN-147) Mayor Cooke announced
that John Fiskum of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, has been chosen
as Employee of the Month for August, and that Judi Mauhl, Police Public Education Specialist, has
been selected as the Employee of the Month for September She noted that Fiskum is passionate
about his work for the Senior Activity Center and cares deeply for the participants in the programs.
Police Captain Pnce said Mauhl demonstrates exemplary work standards, and that Kent's per-
formance as a leader in the National Night Out program is a direct result of her efforts. Fiskum
and Mauhl each received an Employee of the Month plaque
(ADDED ITEM)
J Target Store Presentation. (CFN-122) Al Reedman of Target thanked the Mayor, Police
Chief and Judi Mauhl for their efforts on National Night Out He presented each with a framed
photograph of the event.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Raplee moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through H Harmon seconded and the motion
carried.
A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Approval of the minutes of the regular Council
meeting of August 21, 2007.
B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through July 31 and paid on
July 31 after auditing by the Operations Committee on August 21, 2007, were approved
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
7/31/07 Wire Transfers 2944-2960 $1,660,380 00
7/31/07 Regular 610864-611351 2,410,549 84
5/31/07 Void Checks (9,256.82)
Use Tax Payable 4,63004
$4,066,303 06
Approval of checks issued for payroll for August 1 through August 15 and paid on August 20,
2007.
Date Check Numbers Amount
8/20/07 Checks 299561-299883 $ 256,283 66
8/20/07 Advices 217461-218182 1,382,945 44
Total Regular Payroll $1,639,229 10
Approval of checks issued for pnroll for August 17 and paid on August 17, 2007:
Date Check Numbers Amount
8/17/07 Interim Checks 299884-299893 $3,456.67
Total Interim Payroll $3,456 67
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C. Twin Creeks Tracts A, B And C Deed Language Revision. (CFN-239) The Mayor was
authorized to accept three parcels (Tracts A, B and C) in Plat of Twin Creeks from King County for
the City of Kent to maintain and protect these sensitive areas. The transfer of ownership for Tracts
A, B and C from King County to the City of Kent will allow City staff to protect these sensitive
areas adjacent to Upper Meridian Valley Creek and to address maintenance issues
D. Mid-Year Budget Adiustment Ordinance. (CFN-186) Ordinance No. 3858 which consoli-
dates budget adjustments made between January 1, 2007 and July 31, 2007, as recommended by the
Operations Committee was adopted The adjustments total $5,950,087, including $5,469,196
previously approved by Council. The ordinance also includes a net increase of$480,891 not
previously approved by Council. The increase is to authorize the expenditure of dedicated revenues
already received, consistent with the terms for the dedicated sources.
E 2008 Budget. (CFN-186) September 18, 2007, was set as the date for the first of two public
hearings on the 2008 budget
F. 2008-2013 Capital Improvement Plan. (CFN-775) September 18, 2007, was set as the date
for the first public hearing on the 2008-2013 Capital Improvement Plan
G. Excused Council Absence. (CFN-198) An excused absence for Councilmember Clark, who is
unable to attend tonight's meeting was approved.
(ADDED ITEM)
H. Excused Council Absence. (CFN-198) An excused absence for Councilmember Ranniger,
who is unable to attend tonight's meeting was approved.
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Kent Events Center Public Facilities District Board Member Appointments. (CFN-1305)
City Attorney Brubaker explained the purpose of the Public Facilities District, and noted that it will
be operated by a five-member Board of Directors Raplee moved to adopt Resolution No 1769,
appointing the following persons for the specified terms to be Board Members of the Kent Special
Events Center Public Facilities District Greg Haffner for a one-year term: Mike Miller for a two-
year term; Randall Smith for a three-year term; and Cass Prindle and Lew Sellers each for four-year
terms Harmon seconded and the motion carried.
(ADDED ITEM)
B. Kent Pool Funding. (CFN-118) Parks Director Watling explained that in 2003 the City
entered into a five year agreement with Aquatic Management Group to operate the Kent Pool, and
that within that agreement the City agreed to provide funding to them in the amount of$20,000
each year. He noted that each fall the Aquatic Management Group has come to the City requesting
an additional $20,000 to $25.000 to assist with operational costs He stated that funds up to $25,000
are now needed for delinquent utility expenses, that this is a one-time request, and that Aquatic
Management Group will be required to provide a better picture of expenses during re-negotiations
Raplee moved to approve funds up to $25,000 be allocated for general operation of the Kent Pool,
including utility payments, following financial concurrence from the Finance Director and Parks
Director. Harmon seconded and the motion carried.
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BIDS
A. Fire Station 76 Fencing Proiect. (CFN-118) Parks Director Watling noted that the bid
opening to install a chain link fence and motor operated gate at Fire Station 76 was held on
August 21, 2007, with three bids received He said the apparent low bid was submitted by Quality
Fence Builders in the amount of$47,000, and noted that the engineer's estimate was $60,000.
Thomas moved to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Quality Fence Builders for
the amount of$47,000 plus Washington state sales tax to complete the fencing project at Fire
Station 76 Harmon seconded and the motion carried
REPORTS
A. Council President. (CFN-198) No report was given.
B. Mayor. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke noted that the City's website shows a list of Neighborhood
Council meetings and Block Watch programs She added that a building covered with graffiti has
been cleaned up thanks to some of the inmates in the City's jail.
C. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
D. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
E. Planning and Economic Development Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon noted that the next
meeting will be held on September 10th at 5:00 p.m.
F. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Thomas noted that the next meeting will be held at
5.00 p.m. on September 1 lth.
G. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
H. Administration. (CFN-198) No report was given.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. (CFN-198)
renda Jacober, CM
City Clerk
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